Consider the following statements about the case study method of training:
(A) In the case study method, the cases are taken from actual experiences of organisations.
(B) In the case study method, the cases describe, as accurately as possible, real problems that managers have faced.
(C) Case study is an on-the-job method of training.
(D) In the case study method, trainees study the cases to determine problems, analyse causes and develop alternative solutions.
(E) In the case study method, the trainer selects the best solution and the trainees implement it.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B) and (D) only
(A) In the case study method, the cases are taken from actual experiences of organisations. — Correct. Cases come from actual experiences of organisations.
(B) In the case study method, the cases describe, as accurately as possible, real problems that managers have faced. — Correct. Each case tries to describe a real problem as accurately as possible.
(C) Case study is an on-the-job method of training. — Incorrect. Case study is one of the off-the-job methods, which are used away from the work place.
(D) In the case study method, trainees study the cases to determine problems, analyse causes and develop alternative solutions. — Correct. These are the steps the trainees follow while studying a case.
(E) In the case study method, the trainer selects the best solution and the trainees implement it. — Incorrect. The trainees themselves select what they believe to be the best solution, and then implement it.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Training Methods There are various methods of training. These are broadly categorised into two groups: On-the-Job and Off-the-Job methods. On-the-Job methods refer to the methods that are applied to the workplace, while the employee is actually working. Off-the-Job methods are used away from the work place. The former means learning while doing, while the latter means learning before doing.” “Off the Job Methods … (iii) Case Study: Taken from actual experiences of organisations, cases represent attempts to describe, as accurately as possible real problems that managers have faced. Trainees study the cases to determine problems, analyse causes, develop alternative solutions, select what they believe to be the best solution, and implement it.” |